MTV Launch Year Tee 1981

MTV launched on August 1, 1981 at 12:01 AM with "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. The network's first promotional merchandise — produced for advertisers, staff, and early promotional events — is among the rarest artifacts of the cable television revolution. MTV's launch changed music, fashion, and youth culture permanently. The original moonman logo and the network's raw, unpolished early aesthetic make 1981-82 examples the most valuable. Value: $400–$1,500.